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Econo Lodge Franklin

Property class: 2

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, coffee maker, and a fruit display.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a mirror, a sink, and towels.
A room with a refrigerator, a Pepsi vending machine, and a wooden floor.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a white sink, a toilet, and a towel rack.
A reception area with a wooden door, a counter with a marble top, and a wall-mounted thermostat.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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176 N Lovers Ln, Franklin, IN, 46131
  • Place, Franklin College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cypress Run Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dame Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a refrigerator.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a television, and a window with blinds.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a refrigerator.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Franklin

With a stay at Econo Lodge Franklin in Franklin, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dame Mall and Province Park. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Franklin College and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Stewart "Red" Faught Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Franklin College - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cypress Run Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Dame Mall - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hamilton Library - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Timbergate Golf Course - 9 min drive - 12.3 miles

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Franklin

Econo Lodge Franklin offers 38 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Franklin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 38 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 150 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 150

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Franklin
Econo Lodge Hotel Franklin
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Econo Lodge Franklin Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 278 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and great accommodations. Just wish had breakfast there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were absolutely friendly and while the room was nothing special it was clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deseria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and courteous, comfortable bed and good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet peaceful property clean well maintained very nice and friendly guests and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is always wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yakob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience at this hotel! From the moment I walked in, the customer service was exceptional—everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The hotel itself is clean, well-maintained, and very affordable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great stay. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is always amazing. She needs some sleep though. She is always working
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Misty is always 👌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are so amazing!!! I travel here regularly and love to make this my “home away from home”. Everyone I’ve encountered here make my stay pleasant and treat us like family. Thank you guys! We really appreciate how you always go above and beyond!! :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A serviceable stay

The hotel was well located, facilites were provided relatively clean. Good stay for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks guys see ya in a few

They are friendly and willing to help if you need the first floor or a kid friendly room. Stop through here monthly always same good service. Relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was more ran a a low income apartment not a hotel. Police presents each day there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the price you're paying it's an excellent choice. Clean room. Hallways a bit dated. But who cares. NOTE: this hotel shares a parking lot with a different hotel that's a lower quality. So make sure you check into the right hotel when you get there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Was quite and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Had 2 rooms- The king bed was so comfortable! Could have used that 4th missing pillow though. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Works well for me!

All I need in a hotel/motel stay is quiet, clean, friendly and a comfortable bed. This establishment checked all the boxes and I will happily stay there again. Excellent value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Cody

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Worst place ive ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel seem kind of rundown on the outside room was okay when I was checked in staff was very friendly I didn't think it was up to normal Standers of the econo Lodge's I have stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking lot needs repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cord

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
They had a fire in their dumpster, shady people sit outside staring all the time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025